Massage therapy addresses host of health conditions

The latest addition to the Searcy Athletic Club, the Wellspring Spa, will bring a holistic approach to wellness. The spa is all about rounding out the wellness circle and completing the often-forgotten emotional gap in the equation of fitness. Research continues to reveal the benefits of massage therapy and mind/body exercise in overall physical fitness.

Studies show that massage therapy addresses a host of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which experts believe is the precursor for 80-90 percent of all disease.

“Having a massage does even more than relax the body and mind, especially when it is utilized as a preventive, frequent therapy, and not simply a mere luxury,” said Mandy Dismang, Searcy Athletic Club fitness director.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, massage is helpful for patients with cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetes. For the general population, massage is known to increase circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissue and vital organs. Massage also improves range of motion and flexibility, releases endorphins, relieves headache pain, and stimulates the body’s natural defense against toxic invaders.

“At Wellspring Spa, relaxation is top priority,” said Dismang.

Upon entering the spa, a guest is surrounded by an environment, of woods and artistic decor. A cup of tea or an iced beverage accompanies the complimentary consultation in which each guest may confer with a licensed massage therapist to create a personalized treatment according to his or her goals.

“Customers can customize any spa visit by adding aromatherapy, a blend of essential oils specific to one’s needs and preferences. For example, while lavender provides a calming, peaceful effect, the essential oil peppermint soothes, and citrus lemon invigorates,” said Dismang.

Services available at Wellspring Spa include simpler techniques, including:

n Luxury Shoulder Release, in which aching shoulders and tense neck muscles are relaxed with British sports massage.

n Head & Neck Relief Massage, which eases sinus pressure, TMJ pain, and discomfort from migraines or tension headaches.

n Healing Stone Massage utilizes warm, flat river stones applied to the body’s trigger points to balance energy and bring about lasting relief.

n Classic techniques such as the Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage are mainstays for restoring proper range of motion, releasing stress, and soothing tired muscles.

“For the ultimate service, a guest may choose Wellspring’s Signature Offering, a 90-minute session including a customized blend of aromatherapy, the use of moist heat, a brown sugar exfoliation, and a deep tissue massage,” said Dismang.

The Yoga Studio at Wellspring Spa is a setting with hardwood floors and low lighting. Participants receive the opportunity to engage their minds along with their bodies, to release tight muscles and alleviate stress.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, yoga creates balance in the body, improving range of motion, pulmonary function, muscular endurance, and strength. In fact, yoga is so individualized that no two participants will leave a class with the same benefits – it is structured in a way that targets one’s weakest link.

“Women often see tremendous gains in strength due to yoga, whereas men tend to see releases in their lower back and hamstrings, making it easier to sit straight at their desks and to bend down and pick up something off the floor,” said Dismang.

At Wellspring Spa, yoga participants can attend different classes offered each week. Each instructor at the Spa and throughout Searcy Athletic Club is fully certified within his or her area of expertise, as well as CPR and AED-trained, to insure the safety of members and guests.

The Searcy Athletic Club offers state-of-the-art resistance training and cardiovascular equipment, as well as the group exercise trends, certified personal trainers, an indoor walking track and the full-size basketball court. Members may bring their young children ages 6 months-6 years to the state-licensed childcare facility, and their kids ages 7-12 years to Kids’ Club, a specialized after-school care and fitness program. All members have access to Searcy Athletic Club’s programs and classes, such as Silver Sneakers, Bodypump, and Zumba, as well as the smoothie bar and swimming pool.

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Spa offers free service to cancer patients

A Essential Escapes has been in operation since 2001; first as a mobile spa offering services to those in hospitals, nursing homes, and spa parties within the home. We then became a stationary facility in Castleton, and then re-located to Westfield.

Our main goal or mission is to help enrich people’s lives by offering them a small piece of paradise for a half hour or more.

Each of us experiences the pressures of everyday life in a variety of ways making ti necessary to take time our to concentrate on number one.

Let someone else pamper you for a change. Enjoy a relaxing massage, manicure, pedicure, or facial massage for a half hour.

Essential Escapes Mini Day Spa is located in Westfield at 733 East Ind. 32.

Spa services will be available for free to those undergoing treatment for cancer 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Wenesday of every month by appointment only.

Make sure this has been cleared through your physician first and please bring in your physician’s note.

Family members who wish to receive services at the same time can do so at ten percent discount

Jody Turner, is the owner of Essential Escapes Day Spa. Contact Turner at (317) 294-0892 to book an appointment

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Spa-Los Gatos aids cancer patients through massage therapy treatments

Each time Carol Walter steps into the Spa-Los Gatos, she knows a safe haven awaits her. Reclining atop the massage table’s snowy sheets, with soothing lights and a trace of music tinkling in the background, she revels in the healing touch of massage therapist Shannon Hartwig. In moments, the rhythms of Hartwig’s hands bring Walter respite from her worries.

But Walter isn’t the typical spa visitor seeking an hour’s escape. Since July 24 the young wife and mother of two has been undergoing aggressive chemotherapy for Stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer. Hers is an extremely rare strain of the disease: Since its presence cannot be detected via traditional mammograms or sonagraphy, IBC often reaches an advanced stage prior to diagnosis. Walter will complete eight rounds of chemo to shrink her tumors before sacrificing her left breast in January; radiation and more chemo will follow her surgery. Scarves already camouflage her baldness.

All too often, cancer patients seeking the type of human touch that so restores Walter are told that no services are available to them. But Spa-Los Gatos owner Patti Rice has made it a point to add oncology wellness massage Read more…

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Massaging your troubles away

In the past, massages have been viewed as a luxury. A good massage lifts the spirits, decreases anxiety and stress, and can be energizing. Beyond the “feel good” aspects, employers may incorporate massage therapy into their Wellness Program to increase morale, reduce work-related injuries and increase productivity and overall well being for the employee.

While your friend or spouse may give a great back rub, it takes formal training and a state license to be a massage therapist. Colby Williams is the Massage Program Director at Seacoast Career Schools. According to Mr. Williams, a massage therapy program includes the sciences with emphasis on anatomy and physiology, hands-on and class instruction in various techniques and a course in business and career development. Massage types such as Swedish (basic relaxation), deep tissue (used for muscle trigger points and other particular problems), and hot stone are taught. While the State of Maine requires a minimum of 500 hours of instruction, the Seacoast Career Schools program is 900 hours. Laws vary from state to state, but Maine and all other states require state licensure. Occupational therapists and physical therapists may also use massage techniques. Massage therapists can seek advanced training in individual techniques, or specialize in areas such as feet, hands, or face.

Massage therapy has been evaluated in medical research and literature. The Mayo Clinic web site on alternative medicine explains several physical benefits of massage. Premature babies who are gently massaged regularly seem to gain weight faster. Massage has also been shown to improve the condition of women in labor. In fact, Goodall Hospital is working with Seacoast Career Schools to offer a program making massage available to moms in labor and after delivery. It may be expanded to medical and surgical patients where it is appropriate.

An amazing number of areas have been researched. Not surprisingly, regular massages assist in the treatment of general anxiety. When used for pain of many types, massage decreases the amount of pain medication needed for the patients. Soreness related to sports and muscle overuse improves more quickly when treated with massage, which can be important to keep athletes (and workers) “in the game.” Most surprising to me were studies which show that cancer and HIV/AIDS patients receiving massages show an increase in the number of white blood cells in their blood. It has also been shown to raise the spirits and sense of well-being in cancer patients.

Here in Sanford, massage therapy is part of the Wellness Program for the town. Ronnie Champlin, the town’s finance director and Wellness Program coordinator, reports that seated back massages lasting 15-30 minutes are quite popular. The program was initiated because of a request to the Wellness Committee. They are offered monthly, and have been for 3 years.

Message therapy is good for you. So loosen up and make an appointment today.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

According to a new nationwide government survey, 36 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 years and over use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM is defined as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. When prayer, specifically for health reasons, is included in the definition of CAM, the number of U.S. adults using some form of CAM in the past year rises to 62 percent.

The survey, administered to over 31,000 representative U.S. adults, was conducted as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2002 National Health Interview Survey. Developed by NCCAM and the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, the survey included questions on 27 types of CAM therapies, including acupuncture and chiropractic, and herbs or botanical products, special diets, and megavitamin therapy.

Overall, the survey revealed that CAM use was greater among a variety of population groups, including women; people with higher education; those who had been hospitalized within the past year; and former smokers.

CAM approaches were most often used to treat back pain or problems, colds, neck pain or problems, joint pain or stiffness, and anxiety or depression. According to the survey, the 10 most commonly used CAM therapies and the approximate percent of U.S. adults using each therapy were:
* Prayer for own health, 43 percent
* Prayer by others for the respondent’s health, 24 percent
* Natural products (such as herbs, other botanicals and enzymes), 19 percent
* Deep breathing exercises, 12 percent
* Participation in prayer group for own health, 10 percent
* Meditation, 8 percent
* Chiropractic care, 8 percent
* Yoga, 5 percent
* Massage, 5 percent
* Diet-based therapies, 4 percent.

In addition the survey also found that:

* 55 percent of adults said they were most likely to use CAM because they believed that it would help them when combined with conventional medical treatments
* 50 percent thought CAM would be interesting to try
* 26 percent used CAM because a conventional medical professional suggested they try it
* 13 percent used CAM because they felt that conventional medicine was too expensive.

Interestingly, the survey also found that about 28 percent of adults used CAM because they believed conventional medical treatments would not help them with their health problem. This is in contrast to previous findings that CAM users are not, in general, dissatisfied with conventional medicine.

- Source: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a component of the National Institutes of Health

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Hotels realize that if guests can’t snooze, they lose

Ericka Nelson, whose husband is a thunderous snorer, knows from personal experience that it can be hard to get a good night’s sleep.

The general manager of Kimpton’s 70 park avenue hotel found an anti-snore pillow in a store. It worked for her hubby, and in March she rolled out a pillowmenu at 70 park avenue, including a PillowPositive model. It props up the neck, she says, and allows users to sleep on their backs or sides with airways open to promote peaceful rest.

“A hotel can have all these great amenities, and everyone (in the industry) keeps trying to find the latest thing. But when it comes down to it, what we’re really about is a great night’s sleep,” Nelson says.

The pillow menu, which has been dreamed up by other hotels as well, is just one way lodgings are helping guests get their zzz’s. Counting sheep is so yesterday: In this restless age, sleep aids and enhancement programs are hot amenities at a growing number of hotels, resorts and spas, including W Hotels and Hilton’s Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

•Before arrival, 70 park avenue guests can e-mail or call a “pillow librarian” to request one of 15 complimentary rest-inducers. Most popular, Nelson says, is a pillow made with buckwheat hulls, which is said to stimulate acupressure points and increase circulation. Also on the menu are aromatherapy pillows containing scented sachets that aid in relaxation. Turn-down chocolates contain sleep-promoting melatonin.

•Another Kimpton, the Hotel Monaco Chicago, has unveiled a “KN Tranquility Suite,” an oasis of serenity with waterfall and soft bamboo sheets. It’s stocked with neck pillow, sleep masks, sound machine and named for Karen Neuburger, a designer of sleepwear. Rates start at about $360 a night. 866-610-0081;

•Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in North America offer a “Sleep Advantage” program, developed by a sleep expert. Guests get a free kit with ear plugs and eye mask, calming lavender mist, a CD that lulls them to dreamland — even a clip to close drapes to shut out light. Also offered: “Quiet zone” floors. If guests don’t receive a requested wake-up call, they get a refund for that night’s room cost.

•A dozen Omni Hotels have in-room “Sensation Bars” that sell sleep CDs and lavender mist (average cost $10 and $5, respectively).

•SpaTerre at La Playa Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Fla., covers wellness as well as sweet dreams. Its “Summer Sunset Slumber” program aims to encourage healthful sleep while teaching habits to incorporate back home. “We’re hoping to have it running by July,” spa director David Carter says. Rates begin at $250 for a lifestyle consultation, yoga or other classes and a sunset beach ritual and massage. Carter also suggests that guests trying to de-stress “put your cellphone in your room safe” and check e-mail only once a day on vacation

•The new Aqua Cancún resort wafts mint, eucalyptus, lavender and calming music throughout the property. Guests choose a pillow, order an aromatherapy turn-down service or take a calming “nap” spa treatment.

Some hotels and spas take a more medical approach to sleep problems, which the National Center for Health Statistics estimates affect as many as 70 million people in the USA.

•Canyon Ranch, with branches in Tucson and Lenox, Mass., offers physician assessments for insomnia, snoring and frequent waking at night. In Tucson, an all-night study in the Canyon Ranch sleep lab diagnoses problems, and a sleep-specialist MD recommends treatments. Cost is $2,325 and may be covered by insurance. In Lenox, guests can opt for a sleep study at a local hospital to check for common problems, such as sleep apnea. Cost: $1,200, including physician follow-up.

•Another leading spa, Miraval Tucson, also is serious about sleep. Its Director of Sleep Programs is Rubin Naiman, author of Healing Night, who opposes routinely prescribing sleeping pills. (They disturb natural sleep patterns, he says.) He takes a mind/body approach. Miraval guests can listen to Naiman lecture free or consult with him (from $190). Miraval just started a “Healthy Sleep and Dreams Package” (from $2,140 a person for four nights, including lodging, meals, customized sleep counseling and spa treatments).

•The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village near L.A., which adjoins the California Health & Longevity Institute, has launched a “Sleep Well” program. Created by physicians, dietitians and other experts, the program includes sleep-inducing meals (no heartburn, please!), spa treatments, specialty pillows, acupuncture, meditation and clinical sleep studies. Eye masks, ear plugs, foot warmers, humidifiers, sound machines — even teddy bears — are available. Cost varies depending on services used.

•The four extended-stay AKA lodgings in Manhattan offer an “AKA Sleep School.” It includes a free lecture by directors of the New York University Sleep Disorders Center and New York Sleep Institute that is open to guests and the public. The next one is June 3 at 6 p.m. at the AKA Central Park at 42 W. 58th St. For a fee, experts from those sleep centers will make house calls to AKA guests to assess sleeping patterns and recommend treatments. A sleep study at the centers can be arranged.

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Exec Lifestyles: Massage that aching ‘BlackBerry thumb’

Sometimes, it just takes a while for trends in Europe to catch on here. In the case of spa treatments, it’s taken centuries.

What’s driving the increasing popularity of massages and other spa treatments is an increased attention to personal wellness, experts say, and the recognition that a visit to the spa can have tangible effects on both your physical and mental well-being.

Located in one of the city’s most luxurious hotels, Brookstreet’s Au Naturel Wellness & Medical Spa offers dozens of treatments designed to combat the stresses and strains of modern life. Au Naturel has recently introduced a BlackBerry massage, billed as a helping hand for high-tech businesspeople experiencing soreness from working on PDAs and laptops.

This treatment, performed on a massage chair, eases tension in the hand and arm muscles, specifically in the thumb and overworked wrist area.Massages typically run anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, with a range of styles and techniques to suit your preference or specific physical concerns. Au Naturel offers a deep tissue massage targeting sore, aching muscles. The popular Thai yoga massage involves passive stretching and acupressure.

“While many hotel guests enjoy our services, the majority of our clients are local people who come in quite regularly and most of them say their number-one reason for coming is to reduce stress,” said Au Naturel’s manager Suzanne Sobhray. “At least 40 per cent of our regulars are men, and this number is growing steadily.

“They come in primarily for massages, but are seeking esthetic services as well.”

Like many other reputable spas in Ottawa, Au Naturel employs registered massage therapists, meaning their services are partially or fully covered by many health care insurance programs, particularly if they’ve been prescribed by a doctor. “It’s long been known that massage offers many physical benefits,” explained Ms. Sobhray. “It increases your circulation, reduces stress and helps promote healing after workplace or sports injuries. We have many athletes, recreational and professional, who come in on a weekly basis; they have made massage therapy a part of their regular training and recovery regime.”

Chelsea’s Le Nordik Spa is a traditional Scandinavian-style centre, combining some of the most ancient principles of spa treatments. “Our method is based on a regime which is thousands of years old,” said Michel Bourgeois, Le Nordik’s operations manager. “We start with heat, either in a steam bath or a Finnish dry sauna; the process of sweating helps to hydrate skin and remove toxins as well as stimulating the circulation and the body’s adrenalin. Next is a brief dip into very cold water which closes the pores, rinses and refreshes skin and stimulates endorphins. Following this is a period of relaxation to let your body chemistry do its work and give your muscles time to relax.”

Le Nordik operates in a beautiful natural setting just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. “We have quite a few executives that come in regularly for a restorative treatment, consisting of a cycle or two in the baths followed by a massage; they finish up in our restaurant with a little wine and cheese,” explained Mr. Bourgeois.

“Often we see bosses returning with their employees, making a spa event into a team-building experience.”

The York Street Spa is a tranquil oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the ByWard Market. General manager Maria Louisa D’Adderio confirmed that like other area spas, their massage treatments are particularly popular. “Recently I had a 52-year-old man in here for the first time. He admitted to being quite nervous before heading into the therapeutic sauna prior to his massage. Afterwards, the first words he said to me were, ‘why have I waited so long to do this?’”

Ms. D’Adderio said massage treatments promote an all-over sense of well being, eliminating both physical and mental tension. The York Street Spa’s clientele is at least 40 per cent male, she noted.

Mr. Bourgeois added that the increasing popularity of spa treatments is due to baby boomers’ focus on wellness. “People want to take care of themselves and . . . there are distinct benefits to spa treatments.

“Some of them even admit that regular massage keeps them in better shape to meet the stresses of their demanding jobs, and it’s actually improving their golf game,” he said.

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Sleep

The time to sleep is night. Sleep promotes proper growth. Sleep is bodily inertia with mental relaxation.

Ten-minute naps are good for Vata types. Long naps are permitted in the hot part of the summer, when days are long and nights are short. Sleeping during the day increases Kapha. Only the very weak, very young, very old, those exhausted by sex, diseased, overwork, one under the influence of intoxicants and other emotional or physical trauma should sleep longer than 15 minutes in the afternoon. Sometimes a nap before eating can help with acute indigestion.

Sleeping during the day produces Ama, unless a person has been awake all night.

Sleeping on the left side helps digestion. It promotes the functioning of the right nostril and is good for a person. The right nostril heats and activates the body and when it is working a person becomes more interested in food and sleep.

Sleeping sitting up provides the most alert sleep and is the best. Yogis often sleep sitting up.

Sleeping on the right side is relaxing, and it activates the left nostril, which cools and relaxes the body making it easier to control (which is good for Yoga).

Sleeping on the back disturbs Vata. It activates both nostrils at the same time, which produces disease by (encouraging energy to leave the body). Sleeping on the back harms the brain.

Sleeping on the stomach disturbs everything. It causes disease by obstructing deep, healthy breathing.

It is best to sleep with the top of the head facing east and the feet facing west (promotes meditative sleep). Facing south while sleeping draws energy into body.

Sleeping facing north draws energy from the body, and disturbs the body, mind and spirit. Sleeping with the head facing west causes disturbing dreams.

Before going to sleep it is best to wash the hands, feet and face. Then it is good to massage the feet with a little oil and meditate for a while to allow the negative impacts of the day to dissipate. Then do some Pranayama before sleeping.

To stop wet dreams a person can wash the feet and legs with cold water before going to sleep, as this draws energy from the genitals which reduces the chance of nocturnal emission.

It is best to go to bed only to sleep and not to read, write or think. It is best to rise immediately after awakening.

Don’t sleep in the kitchen or where food is prepared as the subtle vibrations will get your digestive tract working and disturb your sleep.

It is best to wear the least amount of cloths possible and one should especially avoid socks.

Don’t cover the face while sleeping so you can not breathe properly, otherwise a person breathes their own deoxidized air.

The bed should be at least 12 inches above the ground. Sleeping on a damp or wet surface is very bad. The level of the head should be above that of the feet.

Sleeping under the moon is very good and sleeping under the sun is very bad.

Sleeping while hungry is not good for health. Sleeping after lunch will increase Kapha and body weights.

It is especially bad to sleep during the sunset hours, as it is said to cause poverty, disturb the bodily systems and impairs digestion. Sex at this time is also bad. Reading at this time hurts the eyes. During the sunset hours there is an increased chance of having an accident during walking and driving.

How to Get Good Sleep

1. People who do more physical labor need more sleep than people who sit behind a desk all day.

2. People who are working need more sleep than a person who is retired,

3. A person over 21 should not sleep more than 8 hours. If a person does they will have an excess of Tamas (Ignorance) in the system, which will cause a person to feel tire and listless.

4. The amount of sleep needed varies according to age. The list below is for extraordinary persons and is not for the average persons, but it gives an idea of the amount of sleep one needs according to age.

a. First seven years one needs 10 to 12 hours sleep.

b. 8 to 10 years old needs 8 to 10 hours

c. In the third seven years of life a person needs 6 to 8 hours sleep.

d. In fourth seven years a person needs 5 to 6 hours.

e. In fifth seven years a person needs 4 to 5 years

f. In sixth seven years a person needs 3 to 4 hours

g. In seventh seven years a person needs little sleep

5. Persons in a service position need more sleep than a person in an administrative position.

6. If a person feels refreshed and inspired after they wake up, than they have slept a correct amount of time. If after waking up one feels tire and drained they are not sleeping the correct amount of time (usually too much). You can change sleeping time by 15 minute a day increments to see what is the proper amount of sleep one needs.

7. Sleeping during the day disturbs gases, bile, lymph and blood flow. It causes disturbances of breathing, heaviness in the head, chest regions disorders and other problems.

8. It is alright to sleep during the day for a person who has done hard physical labor, persons in pain, and for persons with nausea. Also for a person with gastric disorders, alcoholic intoxication, and persons who are fasting. In extremely hot weather it is alright to take a nap at the hottest time of the day.

9. Best time to sleep is from three hours after sunset to 90 minutes before dawn. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

10. Going to sleep with a full stomach diverts the body’s energy from recharging the system and also causes bad dreams.

Bedtime

Vata persons should go to bed by 10 pm and sleep on their left side. Pitta persons should go to sleep between 10 pm to 11 pm and sleep on their right side. Kapha people should go to bed between 11 pm and 12 midnight and sleep on their left side.

Kapha persons like to sleep 9 hours. Sleeping this long slows down their metabolism and causes them to put on weight. Kapha persons should go to bed between 11 pm and midnight and it is best for them to wake up between 4:30 am to 5 am and then take a walk. This amount of sleep will make the body feel better and help them lose weight.

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Acupuncture May Aid Head and Neck Pains in Cancer Patients

A new study has revealed patients who have undergone neck dissection as a part of cancer treatment may significantly reduce pain and dysfunction through acupuncture.

Two of the more common and unpleasant side effects of treatment for head and neck cancer patients may be relieved by the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture. A new study found significant reductions in both dry mouth and pain and shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection in patients receiving acupuncture.

“Although further studies are needed, this does support the potential role of acupuncture,” said study author Dr. David Pfister, chief of the head and neck medical oncology service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He presented the findings Saturday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.

Neck dissection, or removal of the lymph nodes and surrounding tissue, is common in treating head and neck cancers. The dissection can be severe, involving removing of all the lymph nodes, the muscle involved in turning the head, a vein and a nerve which allows patients to lift their arms above their head.

“Side effects vary with the extent of the procedure,” Pfister said. “Pain and shoulder dysfunction are common following a comprehensive neck resection. Although exercise and anti-inflammatory drugs are widely prescribed to address pain and dysfunction, efficacy is often disappointing or incomplete. Postoperative radiation is also frequently administered, leading to dry mouth, which further adds to the burden of symptoms.”

In the study, 70 patients were randomized to receive weekly acupuncture sessions for four weeks or “usual care” (suggestions for physical therapy exercises and anti-inflammatory pain relievers).

Almost 40% of participants receiving acupuncture experienced improvements in both pain and mobility, compared with just 7% in the standard-care group.

There was also a notable decrease in dry mouth. “Five people in the acupuncture group had improvements as opposed to none in the usual-care arm,” Pfister said.

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